After months of contentious budget negotiations, the State Legislature and Gov. Kathy Hochul recently agreed to a historic $237 billion state spending plan.
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By Karl Valere
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5/24/24
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Everyone agrees that there is a massive lack of bipartisanship in today’s political arena. Washington, D.C., is the poster child for warfare between Democrats and Republicans. Which is why my recent trip to Albany was a throwback to times gone by. I refer specifically to an event known as the Pilots Dinner.
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By Jerry Kremer
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5/24/24
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Our elected officials resist finding common ground, and prefer vilifying opponents instead of seeking compromise. Consequently, many New York voters have abandoned both parties, declaring a pox on the houses of both Democrats and Republicans.
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By Jack Martins
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5/24/24
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All Budget Passed
The Freeport School District of $244,184,593 was passed with no tax levy increase.
The capital reserve fund to expend $2.5 million from the capital reserve fund established …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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5/22/24
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Freeport’s girls’ track and field team is still young, but it’s relishing the opportunity to grow together with every passing day. On May 13, the Red Devils hosted the Nassau …
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By Justin Joseph
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5/20/24
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Join us at Freeport High School on May 18 for the Rotary Day of Service! Help pack duffel bags for homeless veterans across Long Island.
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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5/17/24
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Join us for the Freeport Memorial Day Parade on May 27, honoring fallen veterans and Gold Star mothers. Parade starts at Freeport High School at 10 a.m.
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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5/17/24
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Valley Stream unites to support veterans with vital toiletry donations. Next stand-down event on May 21 at Freeport Armory.
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By Angelina Zingariello
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5/17/24
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The Roosevelt School District recently welcomed roughly 200 students from 11 school districts for the third annual My Brother’s Keeper Long Island Symposium.
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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5/17/24
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On a delightful spring evening, the Freeport Public Schools’ Board of Education members, administrators, students, families, and community members gathered at the Performing Arts Center on May 7 to …
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By Mohammad Rafiq
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5/17/24
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